18 savory holiday brunch items to set off the season

The components of savory brunch items just say, “cozy winter feast with friends.” Sweet potatoes, squash, apples, cinnamon, rosemary…found in small bites, egg dishes, hashes and more, this is a great time of year to savor. For a festive brunch menu, winter veggies and spices paired with a festive vibe snaps the theme into focus.

As another busy holiday season arrives faster than Santa’s sleigh on deadline, we found onsite chefs creating some of the coziest—but also lighter and brighter—dishes that are perfect for a holiday open-house event with mixing and mingling, grazing and feasting.

Whether you’re planning an event or just sprucing up your midday menu, check out these savory seasonal ideas, including seasonal flatbreads, turkey-cranberry ciabatta, sausage-sweet potato Dutch baby, smoky grits with okra, beet-stuffed artichokes, apple fritters with roast pork, mini bacon cheesecakes, savory crab bread pudding souffle, breakfast tacos and pies, shrimp ceviche snacks, brisket hash, pull apart pizza bread and more.